A few simple ways to stay girly and cute even on your bummy days!🧚🏽‍♀️

Lipgloss/ lipliner - I keep both on me at all times! Lipgloss goes with every look and I always keep a brown liner on me as well.

Perfume - Invest in a good perfume, preferably one you can buy over and over to get that signature scent! A good tip is to buy a lotion with the same smell or one with a compatible scent i.e. coco butter and a vanilla scented perfume. (If you wanna be extra get a body wash of the same scent too)

Jewellery - Jewellery makes any outfit!Don’t leave ur house without earrings and add some simple chains, I like to layer a variety of dainty chains. Also hoops give any outfit even bummy ones an extra flare. Invest in some simple gold/silver hoops, I also love bamboo earrings.

Outfits - Even if you’re dressing casual or basic make sure you still look put together. Get some cute slim fit joggers and two piece sets for lazy days or bummy days. Then add some jewellery and you automatically look more put together!

Nails - Now it’s unrealistic to constantly have your nails done so if you can’t get them done at least make sure they’re neatly filed and shaped. You can paint them at home too, the same for your toes. Set some time aside every 2-3 weeks to keep them in good condition!

Water! - It may sound basic but keep a bottle of water with you so you’re always hydrated and it will make you feel good too!

This post is dedicated to the back to school essentials needed that aren’t on the school supplies lists.

1. Hair ties

2. Perfume (spray or roll on)

3. Gum (make sure no ones sees it though or your pack won’t last through the day)

4. A book to read

5. A small sketch book (for when you want to doodle in class without getting it on the sides of your notes)

6. Chapstick

7. Lipgloss

8. Makeup remover

9. Hand lotion

10. Earbuds

11. Charger

12. Glasses cleaner (if you wear glasses)

13. Glasses case (same as 12)

14. Bandaids

15. Pads/tampons

16. Extra clothes (hide them in your gym locker or regular locker if they don’t fit in your school bag)

17. Snacks (if your teachers let you eat in class then do it)

This is more based towards the teenage followers I have but everyone needs a little help somehow including me.

Ever walk in the halls or sit in class and see a really attractive guy that you just really want to talk to but can’t seem to get the courage to? Same. Literally every time. This is a list of things that have helped me out

1. Dress to impress

Now I’m not saying dress all fancied up and full on makeup but simple things such as wearing a patterned top or jeans instead of sweatpants are ways to “impress” in my standard. Show off clothes that show off your personality, if you love music wear your band tee, if you love art wear your art socks. Just wear something that makes you confident in yourself

2. Smile

I make this mistake a lot. Smiling does make us seem like more open people and therefore more approachable. Your person of interest may just talk to you first.

3. Be yourself

There’s no point in pretending to be someone who you aren’t. If that person ends up liking the fake you then they’re not really yours to talk to. Keeping up an act is tiring and only hurts yourself.

4. Don’t over think

It’s honestly not as hard as it would seem. It once took my a whole month and a half to talk to a guy I liked and ask him for his number. The conversation only took like five minutes. A month and a half of over thinking for a five minute conversation! I actually thought my life would end and I’m still here so obviously it didn’t. Take the risk and talk to him, no matter what happens it’s not going to be as bad as we think.

5. Accept it

Whether or not the conversation goes well, accept that it happens. At least you know what would have happened compared to wondering every day :))

I was the type of girl who would blend in, never talk, and never be seen. I’ve always been that way until I joined my first school sport. When I joined my sport we would have to dress up on meet days, participate in pep rally’s, and take lots of team pictures that would end up on the school websites and social media. Throughout this entire experience people would start to remember my name and face and I actually started to like not having to remind people what my name was. Here is my quiet girls guide of how to get more well known:

1. Change your wardrobe/more color.

My closet consisted of so many colors and styles of clothing and yet I continued to wear nothing but jeans, a black/dark blue/grey top, and a dark colored hoodie every single day. As soon as I started wearing a wider range of colors and clothing styles people started to notice me.

2. Try new hairstyles.

As you can probably tell from my previous posts on my blog, I have naturally curly hair. Although I had this type of hair I only kept my hair in a tight bun or tight braids to try and hide my hair type. Never try to hide what you have. Curly or straight hair, you can go on Pinterest or YouTube and find new hairstyles to try. (For my curly girls out there: I am willing to do a post of all my favorite curly girl youtubers if you’d like)

3. Makeup.

Not everyone likes makeup. If you don’t then don’t wear it. If you’re just starting out then just start with simple ideas such as lipgloss and mascara. Makeup is not an essential to make you stand out but some people do love makeup. Do whatever is comfortable for you.

4. Smile more.

This is probably the most important thing in my guide. Smiling makes you look more approachable and helps you to look like a more open person. I know lots of people (including me) have a serious rbf that we usually can’t control. It just happens. That rbf can scare some people off or make you look more intimidating, you don’t have to constantly smile so much that your face hurts but one or two simple smiles at some people can make a huge difference.

5. Talk.

This was my biggest struggle when I first started out. Honestly I still struggle with this a few years later. Starting a conversation with someone can be very difficult and so can continuing a conversation as well. As long as you push yourself to start talking a bit more you will become more used to it later on. Some people take longer than others, just do what’s comfortable for you and move from there.

It’s almost time to go back to school! I plan on posting a lot of stuff to help everyone out. This post is about tips for high school freshman (these tips work out for all grade levels though)

1. Don’t procrastinate. Trying to catch up in order to keep your GPA up at the end of the year will be a pain in the butt. It’s better off to just start the year well and continue that way.

2. Be involved. Join sports and clubs, it’s never too late to pick up a new hobby. High school is about finding out who you are, the best way to do that is by trying something new. There’s a sport and club for every personality type.

3. Don’t be afraid of loosing friends. It’s very rare to leave high school with the same group of friends you left 8th grade with. That’s okay. It just means that you’ve all grown up and changed.

4. Don’t focus on dating. Sure dating is fun and all but along with dating in high school comes a lot of drama. Drama distracts you from school. You’re at school to learn not to “fall in love”.

5. Don’t wear too much makeup. I’ve seen a lot of girls who experiment with makeup and just end up looking ridiculous. Less is more when it comes to makeup. Don’t forget that.

6. Make memories and have fun. Go to a party every once and then. Make new friends and hang out with them. Some friends are only meant to be there for a little while but don’t forget to have fun either way.

I see so many people wearing the cutest outfits but they just don’t look good on the person who’s wearing them (in my opinion). This is a small list of how to pick the right clothes FOR YOU.

1. Color

Multiple colors look different on one skin tone compared to another. Just like nail polish colors or lipstick colors, you need to find the types of colors that make your skin pop. While a pale blue color can look gorgeous on a lighter complexion, that same shade could wash out a person of darker skin. You can find which colors help you to achieve the look you want for your skin by simply going onto Google Images and finding a chart.

2. Clothing style

My mom used to always tell me “just because they make it in your size does not mean you should buy it” and honestly it’s true. Obviously anyone can rock a cute pair of ripped jeans or a skirt but wouldn’t it be best to find a certain styled dress that compliments your body shape/size. Super thin women are able to wear clothes that people like me or bigger cannot wear. It’s just the way their body shape is. In my opinion it is better to find something that fits me and my shape rather than wearing an outfit that my smaller or bigger friend is wearing. Every body shape has a certain beautiful quality that helps them to wear an outfit others can’t pull off.

3. Confidence

This is not technically helping a person to pick clothing but I still believe that it is very important. The way a person walks can easily change the way an outfit looks. Make sure to stand tall and keep your head up while walking around, it gives a certain “I know I look good” vibe to the outfit that will make you stand out.

4. Inspiration

Before shopping, make sure to go online and get an idea of what kind of style you want. This will help you because when you’re out at the mall you won’t end up buying random stuff you need/stuff the doesn’t fit the look you want.

5. The look

Everyone knows about the different fashion looks there are. There’s hipster, grunge, goth, preppy, and much more. Try to find a look that fits your personality, this will make it easier to find clothes because the clothing choices will just look right on you. Getting that certain top or pair of shoes that just screams your name can pull an entire outfit together. Don’t underestimate the power of your own personality.

6. Season

This one is pretty obvious but I thought I would include this anyway. Different seasons have different color schemes such as summer being brighter colors than fall. Make sure to try and stick around this color scheme while also finding what fits you’re complextion. I know it seems like a lot but honestly it is much easier than what you’d think due to the fact that stores sell their clothing seasonally.